Sociology
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Bill Domhoff’s new book documents the rise of progressive politics in Santa Cruz
A new book reveals the roots of progressive politics in Santa Cruz.
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Eyewitness to history: The inauguration of Barack Obama
Sociology professor Craig Reinarman was among the throngs who witnessed the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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Dick Cheney’s indictment signals need for a federal civil grand jury
We need a civil grand jury at the federal level to investigate allegations of government wrongdoing that reach beyond the limited judicial boundaries of state jurisdictions.
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Next president must scrutinize counterterrorism initiatives, says alumna Dana Priest
Alumna Dana Priest discussed national security issues before a capacity crowd in the Namaste Lounge on Friday.
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Four social scientists honored for teaching and research
Four social scientists were honored for teaching and research today (Tuesday, October 7) during the annual fall convocation hosted by the dean of the Division of Social Sciences.
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Robin Toma: executive director of Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission
UCSC graduate Robin Toma says the values of social justice and equality he gained at Santa Cruz have guided his decisions and shaped his life’s work.
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Dream lecture to air on Community TV
Research professor G. William Domhoff’s recent campuswide lecture about dreaming will be broadcast on Community TV of Santa Cruz County several times in July and August.
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Campus hosts Black Brown Roundtable
Activists from within and outside the university came together April 19 to discuss relations among African Americans and Latinos.
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Harvard backs open access initiative similar to one passed by UCSC in 2005
On February 13, 2008, Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences unanimously carried a resolution supporting a form of free online access, termed “open access,” for scholarly articles. Harvard’s resolution brings into practice the principles put fo
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Undergraduate makes the most of opportunities at UCSC
Overcoming obstacles and pursuing her dreams are two of the life skills Katie Roper says she acquired at UCSC, where several professors encouraged her to take a hands-on approach to her education.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, alum Hector Tobar speaks on campus
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Oakes College alumnus Hector Tobar spoke on campus November 15.
